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Alternatives to Happy HR

Happy HR combines employee records, time-off management, onboarding, performance management and time tracking in an all-in-one cloud platform. Its broader employee-lifecycle coverage includes recruitment, safety, training, surveys and asset management, while free rostering and timesheet management extend its day-to-day tools. Plans include 15 minutes of dedicated HR support each month, and Pro customers receive a qualified HR consultant. Recruitment is available through a free option, with payroll and learning offered as add-ons.

  1. 01 Frappe HR

    Frappe HR suits organizations that need recruitment, employee administration, and payroll workflows, from small businesses to enterprises with thousands of employees.

    From $5/mo Free plan Open source Web · macOS · Linux · iOS
    9.5 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Zoho People
    From $1.25/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
    9.4 Visit Specs
  3. 03 TalentHR

    TalentHR is for small and medium-sized businesses managing employee administration, hiring, and performance.

    From $2.40/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
    9.3 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Employment Hero

    Employment Hero may suit organizations looking for web and mobile access to HR functions such as employee records, leave and onboarding.

    Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    9.2 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Horilla
    From $7/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.2 Visit Specs
  6. 06 IceHrm

    IceHrm suits organizations managing employee records, time, leave, payroll, recruitment, and performance processes in one HR platform.

    From $12/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
    9.1 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Runtime HRMS

    Runtime HRMS suits organizations managing employee records, leave, onboarding, performance, and time tracking.

    From ₹35/mo Free plan iOS · Android
    9.0 Visit Specs
  8. 08 factoHR

    factoHR suits organizations that need web and mobile access to employee, attendance, and HR administration tools.

    Free plan Web
    9.0 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Cast HR

    Cast HR may suit HR managers, team leaders, recruiters, executives, employees, and finance teams.

    From $2/mo Free plan Web · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  10. 10 HRMSZen
    From $29/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Sólides
    From $1,690/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Qandle
    Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Workforce.com

    It suits shift-based workforces, including organizations in hospitality, retail and care, that need scheduling alongside HR and payroll.

    From C$12.80/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Folks HR
    From $3.50/mo Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.7 Visit Specs
  15. 15 TNC Track

    TNC Track suits remote, hybrid, and multi-location teams needing attendance and leave workflows alongside project and workforce modules.

    From $5/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.7 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Rexx Systems

    Rexx Systems suits mid-sized businesses and international corporations, with the vendor describing customers from 100 to 50,000 employees.

    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.6 Visit Specs
  17. 17 SaachiHRMS
    From ₹49/mo Free plan Web · Android · API
    8.6 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Sage HR
    From $1.75/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.6 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Paybooks

    Paybooks suits Indian businesses ranging from startups and SMEs to large enterprises that need payroll, statutory compliance or employee self-service.

    From ₹2,499/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.6 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Sage Accounting
    From £2/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.6 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Keka

    Keka suits organizations that want HR, payroll, hiring and attendance workflows in one cloud platform.

    Free plan Open source Web · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.6 Visit Specs
  22. 22 PayFit

    It is aimed at small businesses and growing or mid-market teams, with the site describing customers from 20 to 1,000 employees.

    From €16/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.5 Visit Specs
  23. 23 HollyHR

    It suits small UK teams managing employee records, leave, onboarding documents and standard HR reports.

    From £1/mo Free plan Web · API
    8.5 Visit Specs
  24. 24 RapidHR

    RapidHR suits organizations seeking hiring and HR tools across multiple employee lifecycle functions, including governments, enterprises, and fast-scaling technology firms.

    From $20/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.5 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Workday Human Capital Management

    Workday HCM is presented for organizations ranging from midsize businesses to public institutions and large enterprises.

    Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.4 Visit Specs
  26. 26 Paycor
    Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.4 Visit Specs
  27. 27 Grove HR
    From £2.40/mo Web · iOS · Android
    8.4 Visit Specs
  28. 28 Leapsome

    Leapsome is aimed at lean People teams and organizations with 20 to 2,000 employees.

    From €3/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.4 Visit Specs
  29. 29 Omni HR Payroll

    It suits teams operating across Southeast Asia and APAC that want payroll connected to Omni HR data.

    From $1/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.4 Visit Specs
  30. 30 Rippling

    Rippling suits organizations managing hourly, salaried or contracted workers across locations, especially those wanting HR and workforce operations connected through employee data.

    Web · iOS · Android
    8.3 Visit Specs

Choosing instead of Happy HR

Alternatives deserve a close look because Happy HR’s paid plans start at $8 +GST per employee monthly, show a 10-employee minimum and require 12-, 24- or 36-month terms. Pro plans also carry a one-time $1,899 +GST setup fee. Happy HR supports Android, iOS and web, but not API or self-hosted deployment. Compare each replacement’s HR and payroll scope, platform coverage, free access and entry pricing, then weigh contract commitments against the workflows and workforce model your team needs.

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